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SD2SEAPLANE BASE

LAKE COCHRANE

GARY, South Dakota

VFR1 Active NOTAMUpdated 2h ago1,690 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

1

NOTAM

Quick Facts

FAA

SD2

Elevation

1,690 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,UL91

Coordinates

44.710, -96.475

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,690 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL,UL91

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

44.7098, -96.4745

Ownership

Public

Current Weather

METAR KCNB 131955Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM BKN095 25/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 T02461015

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24.6°C

Dewpoint

-1.5°C

Altimeter

1019.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KCNB (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 19:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at Marshall facing North
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Marshall

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

42 NM away

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
10W/28W3,920 ft100 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9LAKE COCHRANE

Active NOTAMs

1 ActiveDOM: 1

SD2 26/036

2026-05-10 18:12 2026-06-24 18:11

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SD2 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

LAKE COCHRANE (SD2) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in GARY, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.7098°N, 96.4745°W.

Runways

LAKE COCHRANE has 1 runway. The longest runway (10W/28W) measures 3,920 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

LAKE COCHRANE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

LAKE COCHRANE offers 100LL,UL91 fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near LAKE COCHRANE, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at LAKE COCHRANE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There is currently 1 active NOTAM for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SD2?

SD2 is the ICAO identifier for LAKE COCHRANE, a public-use airport located in GARY, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does LAKE COCHRANE have?

LAKE COCHRANE (SD2) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of SD2?

The field elevation of LAKE COCHRANE is 1,690 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at SD2?

Yes, LAKE COCHRANE offers 100LL,UL91 fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at SD2?

The current flight category at LAKE COCHRANE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at SD2?

There are currently 1 active NOTAM for LAKE COCHRANE. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for SD2?

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Where is LAKE COCHRANE located?

LAKE COCHRANE (SD2) is located in GARY, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 1,690 ft MSL.

Does SD2 have weather cameras?

SD2 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:44 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 07:55 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 07:55 PM UTC